Breaking: Syria Embassy in Lebanon Halts Services After Arrest of Assad Relatives
2024-12-28
LA Times
In a shocking turn of events, the Syrian embassy in Lebanon has suspended consular services following the arrest of two relatives of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad at Beirut airport. The relatives, accused of using forged passports, have sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations. As tensions escalate, the embassy's decision to halt services has left many Syrians in Lebanon without access to vital consular assistance, including passport renewals and visa applications. The incident highlights the ongoing complexities of the Syrian conflict and its far-reaching impact on regional diplomacy and international relations, including immigration and travel restrictions.